Kamloops travel guide
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You're Going to Love Kamloops
With a population of 68,714, Kamloops is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kamloops to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Kamloops
Activities
Nature & Outdoor Activities
Where to Eat in Kamloops
If you’re looking for affordable options, Terra Restaurant (326 Victoria St) and Storms On The River (1502 River St) are great picks.
When to visit Kamloops
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kamloops in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 30 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kamloops, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Kamloops
Plane
When flying to Kamloops, you’ll arrive at Kamloops (YKA), which is located 10 km from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Kamloops include Delta, KLM and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Kamloops departs from Victoria and takes around 1h.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Kamloops. The train station in Kamloops is called Kamloops North, and is located 6 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Kamloops is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 252 km from Kamloops. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kamloops, including Rider Express, Ebus and Bus. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Kamloops takes 338 km and will cost you around C$ 63. From Vancouver, the ticket costs about C$ 98 for a journey of 467 km. Kamloops’s bus station is located 2.1 km from the downtown.
Airlines serving Kamloops
Where to stay in Kamloops
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Kamloops and Rodeway Inn & Suites.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kamloops
Most booked hotels in Kamloops
Renting a car in Kamloops
Renting a car in Kamloops costs C$ 80 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Kamloops.
Expect to pay C$ 1.89 per litre in Kamloops (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 22.62 and C$ 30.16. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kamloops, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.